PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julian Eivers Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Eivers Lopez
vs
Boyka

225 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julian Eivers Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Eivers Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eivers Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boyka.

Eivers Lopez clinches up with Boyka and pushes him back against the cage.

Boyka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boyka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boyka tries to clinch there but Eivers Lopez circles away.
Boyka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eivers Lopez swivels and escapes.
Boyka shoots in looking for a takedown. Eivers Lopez tries to sprawl out of it but Boyka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eivers Lopez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Julian Eivers Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Boyka.

Eivers Lopez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boyka's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Eivers Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eivers Lopez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eivers Lopez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boyka's head.
Eivers Lopez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eivers Lopez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eivers Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Eivers Lopez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boyka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eivers Lopez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boyka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eivers Lopez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Julian Eivers Lopez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Eivers Lopez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boyka shoots in and drives through. Eivers Lopez sprawls well.
Boyka tries to close the distance and clinch but Eivers Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boyka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boyka dives in and grabs Eivers Lopez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eivers Lopez pushes down on Boyka's head and hops out.
Eivers Lopez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Boyka gets caught flat footed, as Eivers Lopez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eivers Lopez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Eivers Lopez won't allow Boyka to get back to his feet.
Boyka looks winded!
Eivers Lopez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Julian Eivers Lopez just wasn't active enough.

Eivers Lopez clinches up with Boyka and pushes him back against the cage.
Boyka keeps control of Eivers Lopez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boyka is trying to pull guard but Eivers Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
Boyka tries to circle away but Eivers Lopez has him pinned against the cage.

Eivers Lopez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Eivers Lopez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eivers Lopez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boyka is in a horrible position here. Eivers Lopez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boyka working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eivers Lopez with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eivers Lopez is looking to stand but Eivers Lopez has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Eivers Lopez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Eivers Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyka is just out of range.

Boyka gets caught napping as Eivers Lopez dives in and scores a takedown. Boyka manages to retain guard.
Eivers Lopez is working Boyka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Boyka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Eivers Lopez is looking to stand up but Boyka won't let him.
Boyka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eivers Lopez controls the pace.
Eivers Lopez trying to control but Boyka is working from the bottom.
Eivers Lopez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Eivers Lopez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eivers Lopez looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Julian Eivers Lopez just wasn't active enough.
Boyka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Eivers Lopez moves into the clinch.
Boyka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eivers Lopez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boyka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Julian Eivers Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Boyka.
Boyka is breathing heavily.
Boyka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boyka jumps guard but Eivers Lopez stands there with Boyka around his waist. Boyka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eivers Lopez leaning against his opponent.
Eivers Lopez is trying to pull guard but Boyka has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eivers Lopez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Eivers Lopez is looking for a triangle but Boyka pushes his legs off easily.

Eivers Lopez is looking for a triangle here but Boyka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Eivers Lopez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Boyka has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Eivers Lopez regains half guard.
Eivers Lopez gets full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eivers Lopez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Boyka manages to pass to side control.
Eivers Lopez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eivers Lopez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Eivers Lopez keeping moving, preventing Boyka from controlling successfully.
Eivers Lopez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Eivers Lopez is pulling down on Boyka's head to control his posture.

Eivers Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eivers Lopez wants to sweep here but Boyka controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eivers Lopez trying to strike off his back.
Boyka controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boyka trying to control the position from guard on top but Eivers Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eivers Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Boyka is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Yuri Boyka wasn't active enough on the ground.
Eivers Lopez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boyka but Boyka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Eivers Lopez dominated that second round.
That's time! Eivers Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Boyka misses with a takedown

and Eivers Lopez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Eivers Lopez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boyka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eivers Lopez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Julian Eivers Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Julian Eivers Lopez just wasn't active enough.
Boyka throws a hook but Eivers Lopez avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eivers Lopez doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyka circles away.
Eivers Lopez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boyka fails with an attempt to clinch.

Eivers Lopez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boyka was covering up waiting for the punch and Eivers Lopez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Eivers Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Boyka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eivers Lopez pushes down on Boyka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boyka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka keeping full guard, as Eivers Lopez tries to pass.
Boyka is pulling down on Eivers Lopez's head to control his posture.
Boyka being controlled here, momentarily.
Eivers Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyka is retaining full guard.
Eivers Lopez controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Julian Eivers Lopez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Eivers Lopez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boyka is fending him off so far but Eivers Lopez persists. Nope, Boyka circles away and we're back to standing.
Eivers Lopez stuffs the takedown.
Julian Eivers Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boyka moves in looking to clinch but Eivers Lopez pushes him off.

Eivers Lopez looking to score a takedown here. Boyka is defending well but Eivers Lopez drives through and ends up in Boyka's guard.
Boyka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Eivers Lopez is not content to let Boyka control the position.
Eivers Lopez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boyka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boyka's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka tries to escape but Eivers Lopez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Eivers Lopez has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Boyka is in real trouble here. Eivers Lopez gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Boyka is tapping out! Eivers Lopez wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julian Eivers Lopez!